<p>I most agree with the advice destinyhelp has offered.</p>
<p>However, I will add that even though your unweighted gpa is not as great as it could be, I think you have a really great shot at top liberal art colleges and top universities if you don’t apply seeking admissions to their film department where competition would be based on additional factors-like experience in the field, talent, etc. After all, as an applicant you have a 4.3 weighted gpa, predicted SAT scores of over 2000, and you have a hook for being an underrepresented minority. </p>
<p>Also, if you’re financially needy, some schools(although they may have a good or strong film program) may suck at financial aid. I think with your test scores you could get into great privates with decent/strong program that could reward you for your SAT scores. Boston University comes to mind. </p>
<p>Lastly, also consider that your interests may change once you start college. Don’t end up sacrificing a top school for a not so top school over a major that you may end up changing. Like destinyhelp has written, it’s really important for you to get a well rounded education. As a literature major(which at first glance may not seem or appear close to screenwriting/film) you will be reading a lot which will teach you the skills to know what makes a good/effective stories. You can always take screenwriting classes on the side. Screen writing classes at an intro level are foundational classes that teach you style and technique, not what to write. The “what” is what makes a good story/movie. Also be aware that at some schools you’re allowed to take film department classes as electives. At UCLA, non film school students are allowed to take screen writing classes in the film department as electives.</p>